| Ricky Gervais | |||
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Gervais at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" in 2010
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| Birth name | Ricky Dene Gervais | ||
| Born | 25 June 1961 Whitley, Berkshire, England |
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| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, radio | ||
| Years active | 1982–present | ||
| Genres | Dark comedy,[1] cringe comedy, insult comedy, musical comedy, satire | ||
| Influences | Groucho Marx,[2] Stan Laurel,[3] Ollie Hardy,[3] Peter Cook,[3] Dudley Moore,[3] Christopher Guest[4] | ||
| Influenced | Karl Pilkington, Stephen Merchant | ||
| Partner(s) | Jane Fallon (1982–present) |
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| Notable works and roles | The Office (UK TV series) The Office (U.S. TV series) Extras An Idiot Abroad Derek Cemetery Junction |
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| Website | rickygervais.com | ||
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